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The government has continued its crackdown on health care fraud, as exhibited by the dozens of arrests and criminal charges from the month of September. Examples include:Genetic testing scam. The Department of Justice (DOJ) claims 35 individuals took part in a health...
The Medicare Fraud Strike Force (MFSF) recently concluded an investigation of a New York based ambulatory company. The MFSF is part of a joint initiative between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) tasked...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently sent federal agents to raid at least four genetic testing labs to gather evidence in connection with allegations of health care fraud. Why the investigations? The government states investigations were triggered by the...
The federal government continues to crackdown on allegations of health care fraud. In recent weeks, five from the New York area have been arrested and charged with health care fraud crimes. Those charged include: Anesthesiologist. The government has accused the...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced charges against diagnostic labs that were allegedly part of a health care fraud scheme involving the use of genetic testing. The agency claims the tests were sold to seniors, with promises the results would provide...
The role of a school nurse is unique amongst the nursing profession. These nurses need to make critical decisions on their own, as an assisting physician is rarely on site. As a result, school nurses are often experienced professionals that excel in their field. They...
The health care industry is known for its financial stability. As this industry continues to show growth, buyers are emerging from interesting, and sometimes unexpected, backgrounds. Two recent examples include: Retail. Giants in the retail world have also expanded...
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is investigating allegations nurses at a Texas hospital were abusing fentanyl. The investigation comes shortly after two nurses at UT Southwestern died from overdose related injuries while in the hospital. Why...
The Office of Inspector General with the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a consumer alert to warn the public about a potential health care fraud scheme. What is the latest warning?The alleged scheme, according to the...
The government has continued its prosecution of those connected to a health care fraud case that extended past borders in what the Justice Department has called “one of the largest health care fraud schemes prosecuted to date in the U.S.” The most recent agreement...